2026 New York General Election

RECORD OF SERVICE
Fifty years in one town.

I have lived in Cornwall for more than fifty years. I opened businesses here, raised my children here, volunteered here, and served this town in office. Here is what that record actually looks like.

More than fifty years as a Cornwall resident, and the proud mother of two Cornwall Central graduates.

Team Helen campaign website

Twelve years on the Town Board, including service as Deputy Town Supervisor.

Past President of the Cornwall Lions Club, where the work is done quietly for neighbors who need it.

Past President of the Chamber of Commerce, working for the businesses that keep Main Street lit.

Past President of the YWCA, serving women and families in this community.

Past President of the Cornwall Lions Club, where the work is done quietly for neighbors who need it.

Past President of the Chamber of Commerce, working for the businesses that keep Main Street lit.

Past President of the YWCA, serving women and families in this community.

Past President of the Chamber of Commerce, working for the businesses that keep Main Street lit.

Past President of the YWCA, serving women and families in this community.

Helen L. Bunt is the mother of two Cornwall Central graduates. She previously served as president of the Cornwall Lions Club, the Chamber of Commerce, and the YWCA.

More than fifty years as a Cornwall resident, and the proud mother of two Cornwall Central graduates.
Small business owner in this town: Butterhill Day School, Uptown Butterhill, and the Cornwall Deli.
Former Town Supervisor. I have already done this job, so I know the budget calendar, the county relationships, and the state mandates.

Helen L. Bunt is a small-business owner in Cornwall whose businesses include Butterhill Day School, Uptown Butterhill, and the Cornwall Deli.

Bunt, who served as supervisor from 2000-01, ran against Kevin Quigley for the Republic nomination for supervisor in the primary race in 2007. She lost that bid.

Cornwall On Hudson : : : Latest News in Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY : :

Former Town Supervisor. I have already done this job, so I know the budget calendar, the county relationships, and the state mandates.

Twelve years on the Town Board, including service as Deputy Town Supervisor.

Past President of the Cornwall Lions Club, where the work is done quietly for neighbors who need it.

Helen previously served as Cornwall town supervisor from 2000 to 2001. She also served 12 years on the Cornwall Town Board. She unsuccessfully sought her party's nomination for town supervisor in a 2007 primary.

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Your money, accounted for.

Responsible budgeting with no surprises. Every tax dollar spent with discipline and a clear purpose, and a plain English accounting of what borrowing has already cost Cornwall residents.

01
Publish the budget in plain language

A resident readable summary of every adopted budget, showing what went up, what went down, and why, released alongside the tentative budget rather than after adoption.

02
Post contracts and consultant agreements online

Every professional services contract, consultant engagement, and developer agreement posted to the Town website when it is signed.

04
Account for what borrowing has cost us

A full public accounting of outstanding debt, what it costs residents each year, and a written plan to bring it down.

05
Grow commercial ratables

Actively recruit the commercial development that broadens the tax base, so the burden stops landing on homeowners by default.

Plans disciplined spending and a plain-English accounting of Cornwall's borrowing costs.

Proposes publishing a plain-language summary of each adopted budget alongside the tentative budget.

Proposes publicly accounting for outstanding town debt and creating a written plan to reduce it.

- Plans disciplined spending and a plain-English accounting of Cornwall's borrowing costs.
- Proposes publishing a plain-language summary of each adopted budget alongside the tentative budget.
- Proposes publicly accounting for outstanding town debt and creating a written plan to reduce it.

Economy

02
Post contracts and consultant agreements online

Every professional services contract, consultant engagement, and developer agreement posted to the Town website when it is signed.

03
Answer records requests on time

Statutory deadlines treated as deadlines. No indefinite extensions and no exemptions stretched to cover records the public is entitled to see.

03
Answer records requests on time

Statutory deadlines treated as deadlines. No indefinite extensions and no exemptions stretched to cover records the public is entitled to see.

04
Account for what borrowing has cost us

A full public accounting of outstanding debt, what it costs residents each year, and a written plan to bring it down.

06
Hold community forums before major votes

Regular, scheduled forums on land use, the Comprehensive Plan, and the budget, with time for residents to speak and answers on the record.

Proposes posting town professional-services contracts, consultant engagements, and developer agreements online when signed.

Plans to meet statutory deadlines for public-records requests without indefinite extensions or overly broad exemptions.

Plans regular public forums before major land-use, comprehensive-plan, and budget votes.

- Proposes posting town professional-services contracts, consultant engagements, and developer agreements online when signed.
- Plans to meet statutory deadlines for public-records requests without indefinite extensions or overly broad exemptions.
- Plans regular public forums before major land-use, comprehensive-plan, and budget votes.

Public Services

05
Grow commercial ratables

Actively recruit the commercial development that broadens the tax base, so the burden stops landing on homeowners by default.

06
Hold community forums before major votes

Regular, scheduled forums on land use, the Comprehensive Plan, and the budget, with time for residents to speak and answers on the record.

RESPONSIBLE GROWTH
Cornwall stays Cornwall.

Development that Cornwall guides rather than development that happens to Cornwall. Grow commercial ratables to relieve the pressure on homeowners, and protect the character that brought people here.

Plans to attract commercial development to broaden the tax base, ease pressure on homeowners, and protect Cornwall's character.

- Plans to attract commercial development to broaden the tax base, ease pressure on homeowners, and protect Cornwall's character.

Housing & Urban Development

As of October 22, 2026, Helen L. Bunt’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Facebook

Helen L. Bunt

Edward Krutsch

Buket Urgen

Josh Wojehowski

Josh Wojehowski is a lifelong Cornwall resident, a proud graduate of Cornwall Central High School (Class of ’99), and a dedicated public servant who’s spent his career bridging big-picture policy with local, hands-on leadership.

About Josh

After high school, Josh attended the Culinary Institute of America and graduated in 2001. He moved to New York City just before 9/11 and began working with top-tier caterers.

While working full-time, Josh returned to school and earned a BA in History from Pace University. His passion for community development led him to City Hall, where he served as legislative and budget director for NYC Council Member Thomas White Jr.

Today, Josh lives in the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson with Heather and their two children. He brings a rare combination of government, nonprofit, and small business experience to the role—along with deep roots, clear vision, and a relentless drive to make every day in office count for the people of Cornwall.

Josh Wojehowski is a lifelong Cornwall resident. He attended the Culinary Institute of America and earned a BA in history from Pace University. He lives in the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson with Heather and their two children.

After high school, Josh attended the Culinary Institute of America and graduated in 2001. He moved to New York City just before 9/11 and began working with top-tier caterers. That pivotal moment in history inspired a shift—Josh entered public service, becoming a culinary instructor and program manager for NYC’s Human Resources Administration, helping New Yorkers on public assistance learn marketable skills and build paths toward self-sufficiency.

Josh later joined the YMCA of Greater New York as Director of Public Affairs, where he secured millions in public funding for after-school programs and capital improvements. He oversaw the organization’s grant portfolio, ensuring over $30 million in annual funding reached communities across the city.

After the birth of their first child, Josh and his wife Heather decided to return home to Cornwall to raise their family and invest in the town’s future. In 2013, they opened Fresh Café & Catering on Main Street—a community hub that created local jobs, and embodied Josh’s belief that Main Street could thrive again.

Josh Wojehowski and his wife opened Fresh Café & Catering. He previously served as director of public affairs for the YMCA of Greater New York, legislative and budget director for New York City Council Member Thomas White Jr., and a culinary instructor and program manager for the New York City Human Resources Administration.

In 2018, Josh and Heather sold the café to a family of first-time small business owners, continuing their commitment to community opportunity. That same spirit of service led Josh to win a seat on the Cornwall Town Council in 2019.

Josh took office on January 1, 2022, was re-elected in 2023 and again in 2025. He is currently serving a one-year term due to a change in state election law that is moving local elections to even years. He will be on the ballot this November for re-election.

Town Hall / Departments / Town Supervisor
Town of Cornwall
Town Supervisor
Joshua T. Wojehowski
Town Supervisor
183 Main Street
Cornwall, NY 12518

Town Supervisor

Josh currently serves as Cornwall Town Supervisor. He took office on January 1, 2022, was reelected in 2023 and 2025, and is serving a one-year term. Josh was elected to the Cornwall Town Council in 2019.

Town of Cornwall Town Supervisor

Josh led the charge to secure a $4.5 million NY Forward Grant, in partnership with the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson, to breathe new life into Main Street. This transformational funding will support business growth, public spaces, pedestrian access, and long-term economic resilience.

Cornwall’s Forward Progression

Partnered with the Chamber of Commerce to publish a Small Business Guide

Proposed smart zoning code updates to make it easier for new businesses to open and existing ones to expand

In collaboration with the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson, Josh transformed Cornwall’s ambulance service by partnering with New Windsor EMS.

But getting the hotel built was only part of the plan.

I also introduced and led the creation of a local hotel occupancy tax—a smart policy that ensures this project doesn’t just bring activity to Main Street, but generates ongoing revenue for the Town. These funds can be reinvested right back into our community—supporting public services, maintaining infrastructure, enhancing our parks, and keeping Cornwall a great place to live for everyone.

Breaking Ground: A Major Step Forward for the Cornwall Main Street Hotel Project

As Town Supervisor, secured a $4.5 million New York Forward grant for Main Street business growth, public spaces, and pedestrian access.

Proposed zoning code updates intended to make it easier for businesses to open and expand.

Introduced and led the creation of a local hotel occupancy tax to generate town revenue for public services, infrastructure, and parks.

- As Town Supervisor, secured a $4.5 million New York Forward grant for Main Street business growth, public spaces, and pedestrian access.
- Proposed zoning code updates intended to make it easier for businesses to open and expand.
- Introduced and led the creation of a local hotel occupancy tax to generate town revenue for public services, infrastructure, and parks.

Supervisor Josh Wojehowski believes this isn’t something that should be decided behind closed doors. That’s why Cornwall’s plan is being shaped through an open, inclusive process that puts the voice of the community front and center.

Planning for the Future: Cornwall’s Comprehensive Development Plan Is Underway

Said Cornwall’s comprehensive plan should be shaped through an open, inclusive process centered on community input.

- Said Cornwall’s comprehensive plan should be shaped through an open, inclusive process centered on community input.

That’s why, over the next six months, we’re embarking on the development of a new Comprehensive Development Plan—a strategic roadmap that will guide how our town evolves over the next decade and beyond. From zoning and housing to transportation, open space, infrastructure, and economic development, this plan is about ensuring smart, sustainable growth that reflects our community’s values.

Is developing a comprehensive plan to guide zoning, housing, transportation, open space, infrastructure, and economic development.

- Is developing a comprehensive plan to guide zoning, housing, transportation, open space, infrastructure, and economic development.

Proposed smart zoning code updates to make it easier for new businesses to open and existing ones to expand

In collaboration with the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson, Josh transformed Cornwall’s ambulance service by partnering with New Windsor EMS. This shift replaced the outdated volunteer model with a full-time, professional team—delivering faster response times and dependable coverage for both the Town and Village. Today, Cornwall residents can count on a response time of under 4 minutes, setting a new standard for emergency care in Orange County.

As Town Supervisor, partnered with New Windsor Emergency Medical Services to replace Cornwall’s volunteer ambulance model with a full-time service.

- As Town Supervisor, partnered with New Windsor Emergency Medical Services to replace Cornwall’s volunteer ambulance model with a full-time service.

“I’m not against many of the environmental and budgetary goals of congestion pricing, but I am tired of being taxed and charged for a transit system that fails to meet the needs of commuters in Orange County and the Town of Cornwall,” said Cornwall Town Supervisor Josh Wojehowski. “I strongly urge the MTA to either implement offsets and credits for commuters living in Hudson Valley transit deserts or come to the table with plans to upgrade service to our region.”

CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN HOLDS PUBLIC HEARING ON MTA'S 'UNFAIR, UNINFORMED, AND UNACCEPTABLE' CONGESTION PRICING PLAN, DEMANDS MTA WORK TOWARD REAL SOLUTIONS FOR HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES

Josh has overseen some of Cornwall’s largest infrastructure investments in years:

Sidewalk upgrades on Elm, Chestnut, and Bridge Streets

Multi-million-dollar sewer system improvements to meet DEC compliance

$1.6 million in Clean Water Act funding for the Hasbrouck Drainage Project

FEMA recovery grants and engineering for critical areas like Robert Road, Sheldon Drive, and Continental Road

These improvements make Cornwall safer, more connected, and more resilient in the face of climate change and future growth.

Calls for Metropolitan Transportation Authority congestion-pricing offsets or credits for Hudson Valley commuters, or upgraded regional transit service.

As Town Supervisor, oversaw sidewalk upgrades, sewer improvements, and funding for drainage projects in Cornwall.

- Calls for Metropolitan Transportation Authority congestion-pricing offsets or credits for Hudson Valley commuters, or upgraded regional transit service.
- As Town Supervisor, oversaw sidewalk upgrades, sewer improvements, and funding for drainage projects in Cornwall.

As of October 22, 2026, Josh Wojehowski’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Instagram

Josh Wojehowski

- As Town Supervisor, oversaw sidewalk upgrades, sewer improvements, and funding for drainage projects in Cornwall.

New York Town Supervisor, Cornwall

Candidates (2)